Sassafras herb is effective in removing fat and mucus from the bodyThe American Indians used this medicinal herb to purify the bloodThe common names for sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) are, ague tree, Saxifrax and cinnamon wood. It is native to North America and grows widely along the eastern coast of thew United States from Florida, north to the Canadian border. The medicinal properties are aromatic, stimulant, diaphoretic, and alterative. The legend behind this is that the scent of the tree blown to sea by the wind, enabled Columbus to convince his crew that land was near when they were about to mutiny. The native Americans Indians used it as a spring tonic to cleanse the body of mucus and purify the blood. This was introduced to the early settlers by the American Indians and they also showed them how to use it.
Sir Walter Raleigh introduced this herb to EuropeSir Walter Raleigh once had a monopoly on all imports of this herb into Europe, which was one of the first products imported to Europe from America.
Although the Food and drug Administration banned the use of the oil extracted from sassafras for internal use because of its concentrated nature, they never banned the use of the herb in its natural state.
Alternative medicine for most joint painsThe pioneers used it as a blood purifier and painkiller, especially for pains in the joints. It is also used for arthritis, rheumatism, fevers, asthma and lung problems. Dried fruits and grains added to the bark will prevent it from spoiling and will keep away insects. When combined with sarsaparilla it is very effective also for chronic rheumatism, syphilis, as well as skin diseases.The herbal teaSome people use the tea as a spring tonic and as a replacement for milk. The dried flowers are used to make tea and the young shoots are picked in the spring to make root beer. Due to its effectiveness in purifying the blood and to eliminate waste matter from the stomach, then there are those who say it will aid in weight loss diet.It is good to ward off colds and flu in the wintertime. A combination with cayenne pepper and or lignum vitae, may be used as a tea to remedy arthritis and rheumatism. A combination with sarsaparilla is used as a blood purifier and can be used to cure tobacco habit.
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The Indians used the leaves, bark, flowers and rhizomes, which is the bark of the root, and is also the most widely used part in medicine. However, the bark and the root have the same properties. In regards to herbal smoking the Indians also smoked the dried root for coughs, asthma, lung and bronchial problems. The bruised leaves can be used as a poultice for pain, sprains, and sores.
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